Tonight and for early morning readers, once again we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines and share some of our favorite reports with just a touch of snark & context along with an invitation for more perspectives ahead of the next update . . .
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Cowtown Back To Future
How reactivating history can drive economic growth more sustainably than a new build - Startland News
A one-of-a-kind, limestone-clad building at 906 Grand Blvd. - reopened in May as one of Kansas City's premiere hotel destinations - reflects architectural details that developers no longer pursue when building new, said Blair Allen.
Local Double Crunch
Torchy's Tacos closing two stores in Kansas City metro
After five years, Torcy's Tacos will be closing two of their stores in the Kansas City-area.
Show-Me Ozark Scare
Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm
The patient was water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks before contracting the rare infection that affects ten people yearly. He has since passed away.
Power Play For Suburbs
Meta celebrates opening of data center in the Northland
Meta celebrated the opening of its new data center in Kansas City's Northland Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 off Interstate 435 and U.S. 169 highway.
Zeus Interrupts Good Life
Investigators: Leawood house fire Tuesday caused by lightning strike
A fire Tuesday night in Leawood that injured two firefighters and caused significant damage to a house was caused by a lightning strike.
Celeb Exposes Accessories
Kourtney Kardashian wears a sex toy over her sheer nightie
The item was either a nipple clamp or a double nipple piercing attached by a long silver chain. The clamps or piercing sections were somehow attached to the fabric.
Yes He Can!?!?
Trump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that?
The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?
Exec Claps Back
Fed governor Cook responds after President Trump says she 'must resign'
Trump is calling for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after the Fed official was accused of falsifying mortgage documents.
GOP Rules Lone Star State
Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority
Texas Republicans undertook the rare mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Democrats have accused them of a bid to unfairly rig the outcome of the 2026 midterm races.
Left Coast Reacts
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Spies Suffer Layoffs
Tulsi Gabbard Cleans House In Deep State Overhaul
Tulsi Gabbard informed her office of a 40% reduction in personnel and the wholesale closure of centers she found had politicized intelligence.
Sanctuaries Against MAGA
No Respect For Veep Good DeedsSanctuary cities defy Bondi's deadline to cooperate: 'No intention of changing'
Sanctuary jurisdictions remain defiant after Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a deadline to cooperate with federal authorities, with one saying it has "no intention of changing."
JD Vance booed during hamburger handout to national guard troops in DC
US vice-president, at Washington's Union Station with Stephen Miller and Pete Hegseth, defends use of troops in area with less crime
TV Judge Fades Out
Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for viral court videos, dies at 88 from pancreatic cancer
Judge Frank Caprio of the TV show "Caught in Providence" has died at 88.
Jet Set Indulgence Shared
From sex in sea & mile-high club, 6 women share their holiday sex confessions
The sun supercharges libidos - and here six women tell Claire Dunwell and Mel Fallowfield all their lusty secrets, from al-fresco fun to holiday jet romps... We joined mile-high club... it ...
Home Team Win Streak Ends
Royals surrender late lead in 6-3 loss to Rangers
The offense also stranded nine runners and went 1-6 with RISP.
Last Picture Show Above KC
Rooftop Cinema Club offers options to block out the world amid an impressively intimate affair
Courtesy Rooftop Cinema Club Rooftop Cinema Club recently expanded to Kansas City, adding a Crossroads location to its list of eight other cities. KC's reputation in the art scene is what specifically drew the eye of Rooftop Cinema Club, says company representative Priscilla Gonzalez: "You are known for your beautiful art museum as well as music, comedians, artists, and muralists....
River City Climate Changes
Kansas City weather: Warm, humid through the rest of the week; cooldown next week
Things will remain warm and humid this week, though conditions won't be as dangerously hot as last weekend's heat wave.
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